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$306+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CPH
May 9 — May 161
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:15 am
SJC
-
MAD
1 stop20h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/229:50 am
MAD
-
SJC
1 stop18h 02m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/5$657
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:05 pm
SJC
-
MAD
2 stops28h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/2710:00 am
MAD
-
SJC
2 stops30h 17m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/4$658
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/57:15 am
SJC
-
MAD
1 stop20h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 10/1412:45 pm
MAD
-
SJC
2 stops28h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/7$660
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1912:45 pm
SJC
-
MAD
1 stop14h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/2911:55 am
MAD
-
SJC
1 stop19h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/8$676
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/86:00 am
SJC
-
BCN
1 stop17h 50m
Iberia
Fri 11/138:50 am
BCN
-
SJC
2 stops20h 59m
Iberia
Deal found 4/4$683
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/193:45 pm
SJC
-
FCO
2 stops17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/911:55 am
FCO
-
SJC
2 stops43h 46m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/6$689
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:50 pm
SJC
-
FCO
2 stops36h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/56:55 pm
FCO
-
SJC
2 stops36h 46m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/6$693
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/11:50 pm
SJC
-
MAD
2 stops37h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/157:45 pm
MAD
-
SJC
2 stops36h 13m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/6$693
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/291:50 pm
SJC
-
ZRH
2 stops20h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/1310:25 am
ZRH
-
SJC
2 stops21h 33m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7$695
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:00 am
SJC
-
BCN
1 stop18h 50m
British Airways
Thu 10/2910:40 am
BCN
-
SJC
1 stop19h 16m
British Airways
Deal found 4/7$702
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/143:45 pm
SJC
-
MAD
2 stops40h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/227:45 pm
MAD
-
SJC
2 stops36h 13m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/5$703
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2912:55 pm
SJC
-
BCN
2 stops22h 35m
British Airways
Tue 10/139:30 pm
BCN
-
SJC
2 stops33h 46m
British Airways
Deal found 4/6$706

Find flight deals from San Jose to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$660
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$306
(eDestinos)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,091
From San Jose to Europe
One-way flight from San Jose to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($297 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Europe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Europe that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Wed 4/29

6:30 am-6:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/13

12:20 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$772

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Wed 4/29

6:45 am-12:05 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/12

11:40 am-11:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$776

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Sun 8/23

6:37 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops37h 03m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 9/4

9:00 am-10:41 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$788

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Wed 5/6

8:45 am-1:20 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 5/17

3:20 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$791

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Fri 5/8

2:49 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops41h 56m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/23

12:50 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$807

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Sat 5/9

5:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops29h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/20

1:20 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$818

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 9/1

1:15 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$829

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Sun 9/6

6:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops16h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 9/18

12:15 pm-11:25 am

2 stops32h 10m

$837

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 5/3

11:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/19

9:50 am-10:55 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$844

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/22

3:55 pm-10:53 am

1 stop27h 58m

$847

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Europe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe (average of $286). Flying from San Jose, California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $614). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated April 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Jose to Europe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Europe?

    If you book a flight to Europe from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Europe in 20h 20m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5930 mi between San Jose, California and Europe. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to Europe?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Europe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Europe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe (average of $286). Flying from San Jose, California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $614). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Europe

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Europe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$432Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$505Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$543Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$581Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
IberiaCheapest$605Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$655Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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